International Student Application

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Step One: Gather all required documents listed below

1. A copy of your passport information and expiration page.
   Per USCIS regulations, your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your intended stay in the U.S.
2. Bank Statement
   You must have a minimum of $20,233 USD in your account or your sponsor’s account/s.
3. Proof of English Proficiency
   1. TOEFL score of 450 or higher (paper-based) or 45 or higher (internet-based)
   2. IELTS score of 4.5 or higher
   3. TOEIC score of 620 or higher
   4. iTEP score of 4.0 or higher
   5. Duolingo score 90 or higher
4. Transcript
   1. High school or secondary school transcript if this is your first time attending college
   2. College Transcript if you’ve attended a college or university

Step Two: Create an online application account and upload required documents

You will need to upload the following documents:

• I-20 Application Form  
  If you are transferring in from another institution in the U.S., upload and submit a copy of your current I-20.
• 1-94
• Affidavit of Financial Support Form
• Personal Essay Form

If you are under 18 years old, please contact the International Student Services Office at internationalstudents@bakersfieldcollege.edu.

 

Why Apply to BC?

Estimated Annual Expenses (2026-27)

Out of State Tuition​

Type	Amount	Annual Estimate
Out of State Tuition	$329/unit	$7,896
Enrollment Fee	$46	$1,104
Other Fees	NA	$65
Textbooks/Supplies	About $400/semester	About $800
Housing & Living (off campus) **	$850–$1,250/month	About $10,368
Total Estimated Annual Cost	NA	$20,233 USD

Semester and Application Deadlines

New International Applicants (Students applying for a new International Student Visa)

Semester	New F-1 Student	Transfer F-1 Student
Fall	June 1	August 1
Spring	November 1	December 1

*If the deadline has passed, contact International Student Services (ISS) for next-available admission opportunities at internationalstudents@bakersfieldcollege.edu